Latest "Barbara Barrett" stories

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and Undersecretary Gina Ortiz Jones meet at the Pentagon on July 28, 2021. Kendall was sworn in as the new civilian leader of the Air Force and Space Force that morning. (Air Force photo)

New Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall takes office

Kendall starts on the job after a six-week delay in Congress.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

Roth takes over as acting Air Force secretary

Former Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett received the traditional farewell clap-out for departing Pentagon officials on Tuesday.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

Barrett’s legacy: an influential, if quiet, Air Force secretary

Standing up the Space Force could have gone wrong in many ways, experts said, but Barrett ensured its creation was a success.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

Acting SecDef, service secretaries exposed to COVID-19 after top civilian tests positive

Miller, Barrett and McCarthy all met with Raimundas Karoblis days before the Lithuanian defense minister tested positive for COVID-19.

By Aaron Mehta

2 years ago

US Air Force launches new ‘eSeries’ aircraft designation. The internet has questions.

The announcement initially prompted confusion over social media as users pointed out that the U.S. military already uses the prefix "E" to designate aircraft.

By Valerie Insinna

2 years ago

Armed with a new Arctic strategy, the Air Force seeks increased connectivity in the region

Space, communications and missile defense emerged as key priorities for air and space forces operating in the Arctic.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago